Exclusive membership benefits and support networks A strong community of voluntary organisations of all,sizes Shape the future of the voluntary sector in Scotland Meet our members SCVO members are part of,The resources, training and opportunities available to members, together with the wealth of news and,takes additional funding and financial support.,sector attracted Cancer Support Scotland to join.

private, public and voluntary sector.,Such a framework would explore how new digital services or policy interventions support the development,In the voluntary sector there is already a high level of activity to tackle digital exclusion, where,At a local authority level, organisations from both the public and voluntary sector are more connected,At a local level the opportunities for cross-sector collaboration have been identified as a means of

Voluntary organisations with expertise across these policy areas will be a valuable resource to Scottish,to the Scottish Policy Forum: Fair Funding for the Voluntary Sector: SCVO’s policy paper setting out,Fair Funding & Fair Work: Written in partnership with the TSI Network, this policy paper sets out why,please see the below resources, which we hope will be useful to the Scottish Policy Forum: The Voluntary,Our sector must also be resourced in line with Fair Funding principles, as set out above.

The voluntary sector is the glue that holds communities together.,Because at a time when the Scottish and local governments seem so enthusiastic about the prospects of,Here are some of the ways we can see the voluntary sector as an economic actor: About the sector https,Read more Latest briefings & policy papers The latest sector's role in the economy briefings and policy,calls in more detail, or believe you have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support our

The Medium-Term Financial Strategy can recognise, resource, and support the voluntary sector and our,Fair Funding It is widely recognised that Scotland’s voluntary sector is facing unprecedented challenges,Voluntary sector costs are climbing, funding is falling, and demand for services continues to increase,To support this work and build a sustainable voluntary sector, Fair Funding -a long-term, flexible, sustainable,- the First Minister should also support and resource voluntary organisations in receipt of public funding

To support this work and build a sustainable voluntary sector, Fair Funding -a long-term, flexible, sustainable,Fair Funding should also recognise and support the 136,000 employees in Scotland’s voluntary sector’s,across Scotland, the Scottish Budget should recognise, resource, and support the voluntary sector, our,Ultimately Fair Funding is central to Fair Work for voluntary sector staff.,Fair Funding The essential public services delivered by the voluntary sector – like social care and youth

We need fair funding.,Our response was clear that this Fund needs to follow Fair Funding principles.,Government must take a coordinated, practical approach to digital inclusion by resourcing the voluntary,and ensuring fair distribution of responsibility and resources—particularly from those who profit from,digital services.

Voluntary organisations’ costs are climbing, funding is falling, and demand for services continues to,Work towards parity of the voluntary sector with the public sector by providing three-year funding as,Between one quarter and one third of voluntary organisations receive funding from local authorities.,The voluntary sector delivers vital public services – like social care and youth work, as well as a host,- the First Minister should also support and resource voluntary organisations in receipt of public funding

Voluntary organisations’ costs are climbing, funding is falling, and demand for services continues to,To recognise, resource, and support the voluntary sector and our essential services the Scottish Budget,Work towards parity of the voluntary sector with the public sector by providing three-year funding as,Between one quarter and one third of voluntary organisations receive funding from local authorities.,Ultimately, it is the people and communities who rely on voluntary sector services who will feel the

Fair Funding should also recognise and support the 136,000 employees in Scotland’s voluntary sector’s,Ultimately Fair Funding is central to Fair Work for voluntary sector staff.,Fair Funding The essential public services delivered by the voluntary sector – like social care and youth,Between one quarter and one third of voluntary organisations receive funding from local authorities.,Voluntary sector costs are climbing, funding is falling, and demand for services continues to increase